Asia Compact | 01.12.2011, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 01.12.2011 | 19:00 UTC   Asia International Relations Clinton tells Myanmar president she is 'encouraged' by reforms On an historic trip to the reclusive state to gauge progress in reforms, the US secretary of state has met Myanmar's President Thein Sein and other senior officials. She has also met Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon. Clinton meets with Myanmar's president in historic visit Rights groups urge Clinton to press Myanmar for real reforms Clinton makes landmark visit to Myanmar Health HIV patients are still stigmatized in China Most people do not talk openly about being HIV-positive in China for fear of being shut out by society, where discrimination is rampant. Government measures have helped reduce the number of infections. UNAIDS names Brazil model country in the fight against HIV/AIDS HIV prevention strategies in Vietnam are proving to be successful Pharma companies show willingness to share HIV drug patents New HIV infections worldwide fall to a record low, the UN reports Economy Floods slow production in Thailand's hard disc sector Thailand is the second-largest supplier of hard disks in the world but the recent floods have put a halt to production and forced prices to rise. The effects are being felt all over the world. Flooded Thai residents protest against 'discrimination' Effects of floods on Thai economy exacerbated by EU, US debt crises Thai capital braces itself for floods Health HIV prevention strategies in Vietnam are proving to be successful Though somewhat reluctant at first, the Vietnamese authorities have introduced a range of HIV prevention and treatment programs and have thus effectively reduced the number of new infections in the main risk groups. Pharma companies show willingness to share HIV drug patents New HIV infections fall by 20 percent in Asia-Pacific Indonesia struggles to tackle AIDS More DW BIG CITY NIGHTS – The Scorpions-Film "BIG CITY NIGHTS" - The documentary film about the Scorpions will be in theatres in 2013. But the film's website will keep you up to date until then with the latest news and features about the rock legends from Germany.   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011